Total births
331
Girls' name · since 1951
Christe
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 331 babies named Christe, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 331
- total births
- 1951–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
331 girls have been named Christe since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Christe has been recorded 331 times among girls since 1951, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 1985.
- 331 total births
- 1951–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
331 girls have been named Christe since 1951, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 331
- total births
- 1951–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Christe was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
25 babies were named Christe in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Christe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Christe's full recorded timeline at 1969, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1953, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1974 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Christe at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Christe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1985
- Peak year (1974)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Christe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Christe's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Christe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 54
1950s
54 births
- 1960s
1960s
95 births
- 1970s
1970s
148 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 148 births (45% of all-time use).
Christe by state
Where Christe concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Christe's total US births 1.5%
5 of 331 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christe? ▼
331 babies have been named Christe since 1951. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1974 with 25 births.
When was Christe most popular? ▼
Christe was most popular in the 1970s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Christe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christe are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Christe been used? ▼
Records for Christe go back to 1951, giving 35 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Christe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christine, Christina, Christy, Christie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Christe's data
- Christe's decade-level peak was the 1970s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Christes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Christe
Nearby Names Like Christe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christe
Christine Girl
#1196 586,465 births
Christina Girl
#704 479,718 births
Christy Girl
#3464 98,576 births
Christie Girl
#4569 46,013 births
Christa Girl
#7287 32,843 births
Compare Christe side by side: Christe vs Christine Christe vs Christina Christe vs Christy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Christe: Baby Name Since 1951 - 331 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christe. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Christe draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.